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Breaking News: Two Men Arrested for Street Racing in Mainz, Germany
In Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, two men found themselves in hot water after an illegal street racing incident on the A643 highway late Saturday night. The incident, reported by a civilian patrol, took place between the Wiesbaden-Appelallee and Mainz-Mombach exits.
The police were involved in the chase, as they were notified about the racing cars. The men allegedly overtook numerous other road users on the right, reaching speeds of up to 170 km/h, over triple the zone limit. Two cars raced through an 80km/h zone on the A643, causing a significant risk to public safety.
The cars were eventually stopped and checked on a parking lot in Mainz. The police seized their driver's licenses, cars, and phones as evidence. The men involved in the race are identified as two individuals, and the exact number of people in each car is not specified.
Under German traffic law (StVG and StVO), street racing is subject to strict penalties. These penalties generally apply throughout Germany, including Mainz:
- Fines: Monetary fines can be substantial, often several hundred to thousands of euros depending on the severity and consequences of the offense.
- Points in the Flensburg Register: Street racing typically results in penalty points on the driver’s license (usually 3 points).
- License suspension: Driving licenses can be suspended for months or even revoked.
- Vehicle confiscation: Authorities may seize the vehicle involved in street racing.
- Criminal charges: If street racing causes injuries or fatalities, the drivers may face criminal prosecution, including imprisonment.
Section 315d of the German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch) prohibits dangerous motor vehicle races on public roads and carries penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment up to five years, especially when reckless endangerment occurs.
Street racing is considered serious because of the high risk to public safety. In Mainz, as part of Germany’s national road safety efforts, regional police enforce these laws rigorously.
The police are currently investigating the incident further. For details, one should consult German traffic law or local legal authorities.
- The community in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is being reminded of the strict employment policies against dangerous motor vehicle races on public roads, as two men face penalties such as fines, license suspension, vehicle confiscation, and criminal charges for their street racing incident.
- The federal employment policy, specifically section 315d of the German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch), prohibits street racing on public roads, with penalties that can range from fines to imprisonment for up to five years, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing public safety, particularly in sports activities such as street racing.
